Parental Involvement And Its Relationship To A Child’S Educational Success,
2014
Indiana State University
Parental Involvement And Its Relationship To A Child’S Educational Success, Abbigail Suzanne Oliver
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There were three primary purposes of this study. One purpose of the study was to increase the understanding and awareness of parental involvement with regard to their children’s education. The second purpose of the study was to analyze two schools’ poverty levels in regard to their students’ academic goals. Last, the study was to analyze and understand parental involvement in regard to the academic goals parents have for their children. Demographic data regarding two schools’ level of poverty were collected from the Indiana Department of Education. The study was to add more information to the existing data in regard to …
Acoustic Communication In The Temperate Treefrogs Pseudacris Crucifer And Acris Crepitans,
2014
Indiana State University
Acoustic Communication In The Temperate Treefrogs Pseudacris Crucifer And Acris Crepitans, John Keating
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Spring peepers and cricket frogs produce advertisement calls to attract females. As ectotherms their body temperatures are greatly affected by ambient air temperature. Some characteristics of their advertisement calls are correlated with temperature. I analyzed advertisement calls of both species recorded in western-central Indiana. I compared call characteristic correlations with temperature found in our populations to those in populations in other geographic areas and found similar trends throughout the range of both species. Secondly, I examined aggressive calls in the spring peepers. Aggressive calls are used in male-male interactions, and in the spring peeper are a distinct call type different …
Assessment Of Future Employment And Competency Skills In Building Information Modeling: A Delphi Study,
2014
Indiana State University
Assessment Of Future Employment And Competency Skills In Building Information Modeling: A Delphi Study, Joseph A. Raiola Iii
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Many mainstream architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals are using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Although more and more firms are using BIM and this trend is forecast to continue, it is unclear what skills and competencies a construction manager will need in five years related to BIM. This research aims to answer that question through the use of a Delphi panel comprised of AEC professionals. The panel consists of members with the following qualifications: a minimum of eight years industry or academic experience or a combination of the two, a minimum of three years BIM experience, and membership in a …
Evaluation Of The Gnpv Method For Decision-Making In Non-Conventional Projects,
2014
Indiana State University
Evaluation Of The Gnpv Method For Decision-Making In Non-Conventional Projects, Ningning Song
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Engineering economic analysis techniques are used to evaluate projects and make appropriate decision in capital budgeting. Conventional projects can be solved by the traditional methods such as the net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) methods. These methods may not work in evaluating non-conventional projects. Kulakov and Kulakova (2012) have presented the generalized net present value (GNPV) method for such projects. They have illustrated the method with three examples: a project of 2-year life with multiple IRRs, a project of 2-year life without IRR, and a project of 3-year life with a unique real-valued IRR which is …
Alternative Ways To Enumerate Data On Race In Puerto Rico: Are Racial Segregation And Spatial Clustering More Evident When Using A Culturally Grounded Methodology?,
2014
Indiana State University
Alternative Ways To Enumerate Data On Race In Puerto Rico: Are Racial Segregation And Spatial Clustering More Evident When Using A Culturally Grounded Methodology?, Reuben Allen
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Nationalist discourse concerning race in Puerto Rico generally states that residents are of the same racially mixed heritage—a combination of Spanish, West African, and indigenous ancestry of various degrees. However, literature and casual observations suggest that the population is characterized by greater variation in physical appearances than what is posited by “admixture” discourse. Moreover, and further complicating the understanding of race, 2010 U.S. Census data show that over 75 percent of Puerto Ricans self-identified as “White, alone”, and that only 3.3 percent of respondents indicated “Two or More Races.” Researchers, employers, and governmental agencies attempting to address or further analyze …
Effects Of The Interaction Of Religion And Internalized Homonegativity On Psychological Well-Being,
2014
Indiana State University
Effects Of The Interaction Of Religion And Internalized Homonegativity On Psychological Well-Being, Ashleigh C. Young
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The goal of the current research is to contribute to knowledge regarding the ways in which religion impacts the mental health of lesbian women and gay men. A body of existing literature shows support for religion as a means of bolstering psychological well-being. However, there is a dearth of research on the unique ways in which religious sexual minority individuals may be differentially affected by religion, considering the presence of heterosexist beliefs and norms in many mainline Western religions. The current research explores the effects of the interaction between religion and internalized homonegativity on psychological well-being. Possible relationships between religious …
Ptsd And Disclosure: Understanding The Implications Of Personality,
2014
Indiana State University
Ptsd And Disclosure: Understanding The Implications Of Personality, Jena Wierwille
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Despite decades of research outlining the onset, course, and treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the question of why some, but not others, develop the disorder remains unanswered. One of the most widely accepted predictors of the disorder is the presence of negative posttraumatic cognitions. However, because the term “posttraumatic” implies a retrospective prediction, the clinical utility of this finding is relatively insignificant; it does not allow for the identification of those most at risk for developing PTSD prior to trauma exposure. A more promising area of research concerns the degree to which individuals feel comfortable discussing their thoughts and …
Development Of An Optimal Lean Six Sigma Model,
2014
Indiana State University
Development Of An Optimal Lean Six Sigma Model, James Taylor
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Lean six sigma is a hybrid continuous improvement methodology that is not standardized and is not well understood. A review of literature found that the spectrum of lean six sigma approaches extends from those that are lean dominant to those that are six sigma dominant. This research illuminated the lean six sigma methodology by methodically assessing the literature via text mining and cluster analysis. Text mining was used to establish the degree to which lean six sigma models, as described in articles published in the International Journal of Lean Six Sigma, are lean dominant versus six sigma dominant. The iterative …
Using The Spatial Variability Of Lead In Urban Soils And Demographic Variables To Predict Exposure Risks: An Environmental Justice Analysis In Terre Haute, Indiana,
2014
Indiana State University
Using The Spatial Variability Of Lead In Urban Soils And Demographic Variables To Predict Exposure Risks: An Environmental Justice Analysis In Terre Haute, Indiana, Heather A. Foxx
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Terre Haute, Indiana, is similar to many older cities throughout the United States with a history of manufacturing and industry that relied on extensive road and rail networks. This industrial history has resulted in the presence of over 20 brownfields and even a Superfund Site within the city today. Historic neighborhoods and abundance of pre-1950’s homes is another characteristic of the city. Unfortunately, improper removal and deterioration of lead (Pb) paints, as well as high Pb solder used in gutters, appear to be significant sources of soil Pb in Terre Haute. Despite the fact that most new environmental sources of …
Urban Flash Flood Risk Assessment And Inundation Model Utilizing Gis For Terre Haute, Indiana,
2014
Indiana State University
Urban Flash Flood Risk Assessment And Inundation Model Utilizing Gis For Terre Haute, Indiana, Zachary Scott Ishman
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Use of ArcGIS to examine flash flooding variables and produce a flash flood risk assessment and inundation model for Terre Haute, Indiana. Risk assessment, produced within ArcGIS, indicates that an increase in developed area leads to an increase in very high flash flood risk area and majority of very high risk area resides in developed areas of Terre Haute. Inundation model, produced using ArcGIS and Python, indicates that the proposed model can determine locations of flash flooding, but spatial extent of model predicted flooding is not reliable based on field validation.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, And Disorders Of Extreme Stress, Not Otherwise Specified; A Vignette Study Exploring Va And Private Sector Clinicians’ Diagnostic Perceptions,
2014
Indiana State University
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, And Disorders Of Extreme Stress, Not Otherwise Specified; A Vignette Study Exploring Va And Private Sector Clinicians’ Diagnostic Perceptions, Sara B. Lacy
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Due to the role of trauma in the etiology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), and disorders of extreme stress, not otherwise specified (DESNOS), and noted similar clinical pictures, it is important to explore differential diagnosis. There is evidence that gender influences the diagnosis of PTSD and BPD and of an “anchoring effect” in which disclosure of childhood trauma early versus late in a case vignette results in more diagnoses of PTSD or BPD, respectively. Additionally, as many veterans seek care within the private sector, it is important to understand possible diagnostic differences between VA and private …
El Último Grito: Pena, Duende, And Nostalgia In The Information Age,
2014
University of Miami
El Último Grito: Pena, Duende, And Nostalgia In The Information Age, Michael Arnold
Nomenclatura: aproximaciones a los estudios hispánicos
El Último Grito is an avant-garde indie electronic neoflamenco band based out of Paris. I shall consider the rapid evolution of indie economics due to recent technological innovations which have effectively removed the barriers to entry for aspiring indie musicians and critics alike. I argue that the invention of the internet has induced rampant inflationary pressure on indie cultural capital, homogenized the international indie musical palette, fueled widespread conspicuous cultural consumption, and affected a global subcultural stillbirth. Throughout the study I will analyze El Último Grito´s music, lyrics, and interview responses to illuminate their variety of stances: indie, flamenco, Spaniard, …
Construcciones De La Identidad Femenina En El Espacio Virtual: El Caso De La Blogósfera Española Y La Literatura Digital Del Blook,
2014
Arizona State University
Construcciones De La Identidad Femenina En El Espacio Virtual: El Caso De La Blogósfera Española Y La Literatura Digital Del Blook, Jennifer Byron
Nomenclatura: aproximaciones a los estudios hispánicos
En el siglo veintiuno nuestra vida se está cruzando constantemente con la tecnología, tanto que algunos declaran que nuestro mundo se ha hecho posthumano; ya que cada vez más no se puede separar al ser humano de la máquina en sus interacciones sociales. Aunque algunos se sienten amenazados por estas tecnologías, otros están abrazando internet y aprovechándose de las oportunidades infinitas que ofrece. Uno de estos elementos fundamentales que internet posibilita es la capacidad de comunicarse directamente con otras personas. El blog—bitácora en español—permite que los usuarios proyecten a sus pseudo-identidades e ideas a través del texto que escriben en …
¿Artificio O Natura? La Deshumanización Como Propuesta De Rehumanización En La Ciencia Ficción Española,
2014
University of South Florida at Tampa Bay
¿Artificio O Natura? La Deshumanización Como Propuesta De Rehumanización En La Ciencia Ficción Española, Heike Scharm
Nomenclatura: aproximaciones a los estudios hispánicos
El género de la ciencia ficción, sobre todo en España, ha experimentado sus auges en períodos de importantes innovaciones tecnológicas, cambios y crisis. Estos auges del género son notables, además, en los dos momentos clave de la modernidad que se analizarán aquí: el cambio del siglo XIX al XX y el paso del segundo al tercer milenio. Aunque la atención y la opinión académicas acerca de la ciencia ficción producida en España durante los últimos cien años han sido, con pocas excepciones, más bien tibias, existe una cantidad considerable de obras de alta calidad, las cuales acogen, examinan y reflejan …
Cifras,
2014
Universidad Nacional de San Juan, Argentina
Cifras, Mariana Olivares
Nomenclatura: aproximaciones a los estudios hispánicos
No abstract provided.
Mi Cuerpo Se Hizo Palabra,
2014
Brigham Young University
Mi Cuerpo Se Hizo Palabra, Santiago Vazquez
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No abstract provided.
Postales Para El Olvido,
2014
Paris 8 University
Postales Para El Olvido, Alberto Bejarano
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No abstract provided.
Products, Practices, And Perspectives In The World Language Classroom: A Unit On Mexican Food For A High School Spanish 1 Class,
2014
Brigham Young University - Provo
Products, Practices, And Perspectives In The World Language Classroom: A Unit On Mexican Food For A High School Spanish 1 Class, M. Susy Bird
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis project for a Master of Arts in Spanish Pedagogy consists of a four-week, five- lesson unit on Mexican food designed for a high school Spanish 1 class. Following an overview of the need for more cultural products, practices, and perspectives in the teaching of world languages, the project outlines the learning objectives and assessments for the unit and describes its implementation in a high school Spanish classroom, followed by an analysis of learning outcomes and a discussion of which components of the unit went well along with suggestions for improvement. The actual lesson plans are included as appendices.
21st Century Skills And Principles Of Flow In The Foreign Language Classroom,
2014
Brigham Young University - Provo
21st Century Skills And Principles Of Flow In The Foreign Language Classroom, Carolina Benito Cox
Theses and Dissertations
Flow theory explains the conditions for optimal engagement (enjoyment, interest, and concentration). There are three types of engagement: cognitive, emotional, and behavioral. When these are combined and present at their peak, flow takes place. In the era of information, media, and technology, current concerns in education include an increasing student disengagement and disaffection. Recently, educational organizations have focused on 21st century skills and the importance of developing these in order to better engage with society. This mixed study explores the relationship between the inclusion of 21st century skills in an L2 task and the level of engagement of students, and …
Surrealism And Nature In The Poetry Of Enrique Molina,
2014
Providence University (Taiwan)
Surrealism And Nature In The Poetry Of Enrique Molina, Jose Luis Fernandez Castillo
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